Weather guard



Feb. 15, 1938. J. R. THORP 2,108,322

WEATHER GUARD Filed Dec. 28, 1956 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ATTORNEY J. R. THORP WEATHER GUARD Feb. 15, 1938.

Filed Dec. 28, 1956 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

WEATHER GUARD Joel Thor-p, West Allis, Wis., assignor to The Fulton Company, West Allis, Wis a corporation of Wisconsin 7 Y Application December 2s,19s6,seria1-No.i17,1s6

. p v G CIaims. 01. 296-44) Myj-pre'sent'invention relatesiu general to'im- =proveinents in devices-iorprotecting the occupants ofl-a vehicle against dust and inclement weather, and relates more specifically to. an improved weather guard which is cooperable with the-adjustable side wing of an automobile orthe "like ingr ofpreeipitation'and dust.. Y I

-I' e "a1; an object'of my present invention-is to provide a new and useful weather'guard for the I side windows of-vehicles', which is adaptedto 'co-' epeats with the ordinary side wing to elfectively 1' pernianentljattachjed'td the adjacent window re- (1 co perable with the wings to prevent n such openings "or-" passages. As

uary"5, 19375 it' has also been proposed detachable 'deflector shield assemsupporting bracket formed at for eliminating the objectionreetive eiped'ierits areentirely satisfactory, they are at adaptedior use either-in conjunction with ry uriprotected si'de' wings' which are per- 50 mane tly tached -t the windo'wa'or in cases wher s de'sirable o apply-or to remove the 1. guard witl'i'dut disturbing the wing supports or bearings.

It is therefore an object of my present inven- 55 tion to provide an improved weather guard which eliminate undesirable draft and to prevent is adapted to be applied to or,removed from a wing protected window, without in any manner of* cars ,'f*while others are built-in 'per- "by the manufaeturers and' most of the side w1ngs-'areswingably adjustable about sub is applicable as an aecessoryto the reveals of the side windows of automobiles or the like, and which I iseffectively cooperable with theadjustable side 1 wings supported by these revealsto prevent in gress of dust, rain or the like past the upper, lower and'forwardedge portions of the shield when the latter isswune' outwardly. I i

A more specific object ofv thisinvention is to provide a readily applicable weather' guard which disturbing or interfering with the wing mount- 7 ingsor supports.

Another specific object of the invention isthe Y provision of an improvedwing and weather guard assemblage, wherein either the wing or the guard may be utilized independently of the other.

A further specific object of theinvention is to provide an improved weather guard unit which I may be conveniently applied to windows provided with built-in adjustable side wings, and which maybe manufactured and sold at moderate cost.

Stfll another specific object of my invention is. the provision of an extremely simple and effective weather guard which, may be readily fitted to reveals of odd shapes so as to present aneat and desirably obstructive.- 7

These and other objects'and advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description.v

, A clear conception of severalembodiments of my present invention, and of the mode of constructing and of utilizingweather guards built in accordance therewith, may be had by referring to the drawings accompanying and forminga part of this specification wherein like reference characters designatethe same or similar parts in the various views. r

Fig. l is a transverse vertical section through one type of wing assemblage wherein both the deflector shield and the improved weather guard are independently detachably seeuredto the window reveals; r 1

1 Fig. 2 is a front and side perspective view of they assemblage-of Fig. 1, showing the deflector shield swung outwardly; t v

Fig.3 is a similar perspective view of the assemblage with the improved weather guard removed therefrom and likewise showing the deflector shield swung outwardly;

Fig. 4 is a similar perspective view of the weather guard alone;

Fig. 5 is a rear and side perspective view of another type of wing assemblage wherein the deflector shield is permanently pivotally associated with the window, while the improvedweather guard is applicable to thereveals as detachable accessory;

Fig. 6 is a front and side perspective View of the assemblage of Fig. 5, showing the deflector shield swung open;

Fig. -7 is a rear perspective of the samess- -semblage showing the shield adjusted to the position shown in Fig. 6; and

Fig. 8 is an enlarged transverse vertical section through a fragment of the lower rear portion of the assemblage of Fig. 5.

While I have shown and described my invention as being applied to only two types of side wing assemblages especially applicable to the side windows of streamlined automobiles, it is not the intent to thereby unnecessarily restrict the scope, since the improved weather guard may be more generally applicable to other types of vehicles.

Referring to Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive of the drawings, the side wing and weather guard assemblage specifically shown therein comprises in general a main window having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected reveals III, II respectively and also being provided with the usual vertically adjustable glass I2; a substantially triangular deflector shield l3 conforming in general shape with the forward portion of the window opening and being swingable about upper and lower pivots ll, l5 respectively which in the present case are associated with a nosing strip l6 coacting with the edges of the shield 13; upper and lower pivot brackets I1, is respectively both of which are detachably secured directly to the adjacent window reveals III, II by means of screws I9; and a weatherguard 20 interposed between the reveals Ill, II and the shield l3, the guard 20 being detachably secured to the reveals by means of screws 2| independently of the brackets I'I, I8.

The window including its reveals In, H and glass l2, are of relatively well known and standard construction, being ordinarily associated with the forward side doors of an automobile. The reveals II), II may be of various shapes and dimensions, and the upper reveal II! on the modern streamlined cars, is usually curved slightly and connects with the lower straight reveal H through an abruptly curved front reveal portion. The glass I2 is vertically adjustable in a plane closely adjacent to the reveals l0, II in a well known manner in order to open or close the window opening more or less.

The window wing which comprises the deflector shield l3 and its supporting pivots l4, l5 and brackets l1, l8, may be of the type shown generally in Patents #2,066,589 and #2,'066,590, both granted'January 5, 1937, except that in the present improvement the weather guard is formed separate from the wing and its mounting. The upper pivot i4 comprises a small sphere secured directly to the nosing strip l6 and coacting with a socket formed in the upper bracket H, as shown in Fig. 1, and the sphere may be confined within the socket by a cap screw 22. The lower pivot l5 comprises a spherically socketed portion secured to the lower portion of the nosing strip l8 and coacting with a spherical projection on the lower bracket l8, and a retaining screw and nut 23 for holding the parts together. While the axes of the pivots I5, it are substantially alined, the upper pivot I5 is disposed substantially in the plane of the shield l3 and the lower pivot I6 is located between the planes of the glass 12 and of the shield l3, thus positioning the shield l3 at a slight angle reiat'ive'to the commohpivotal axis. The lower straight portion of the nosing strip I6, which is swingable in close proximity .to the lower reveal li,"-is also .provided with a recessed portion 24 within which a rubber sealing strip 25 is confined. As previously indicated, fthe'brackets l1, ii! are detachably connected to the adjacent reveals to, ll by means of screws l9, or otherwise.

The improved weather guard20shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 4, is preferably formed of thin sheet material such as metal, and the upper and lower rearwardly projecting end portions of this guard are widened to prevent formation of open passages or spaces when the deflector shield i3 is swung outwardly at its rear end. The guard 20 is relatively stiff across the widened end portions thereof, but is longitudinally flexible so that it may be readily fitted to the reveals H), II, and when the fastening screws 2| are applied, the inner flange 26 of the guard should snugly engage the inner reveal surfaces. The rubber sealing strip 25 should also contact and slide along the upper smooth surface of the lower widened portion 21 of the guard 20, when the shield I3 is adjusted, and if so desired, the sealing strip 25 may be extended throughout the entire length of the nosing strip 16.

When the side wing and weather guard of Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive have been properly applied to a window, the deflector shield l3 may be angularly adjusted about its pivots l 4, 5 to any desired position. If the front portion of the shield I3 is moved inwardly, the rear portion thereof swings outwardly, and the weather guard 20 then serves to close the gaps between the upper and lower rear edge portions of the shield l3 and the adjacent portions of the reveals l0, II. During such adjustment of the shield H, the sealing strip 25 slides along and in contact with the guard portion 21 so as to maintain a tight joint, and the guard 20 will thus prevent rain, snow, dust or the like from entering the car enclosure around the forward edges of the deflector shield. Due to the separate formation and independent attachment of the deflector shield l3 and weather guard 20, either or both of these elements may be independently applied to or removed from the reveals III, II. It may be desirable at times, to remove only the shield II with its supporting brackets I'I, I8, or at other times it may be found desirable to remove only the weather guard 20, while at other times removal of both may be desired. The present invention as embodied in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive will obviously permit such removal.

Referring more specifically to Figs. 5 to 8 inclusive, the side window and weather guard assemblage shown therein, comprises in general a main window-having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected reveals 30, 3| respectively, the window also being provided with a rear vertically adjustable glass 32 forming a partial closure; a substantially triangular deflector shield 33 conforming in general shape to the forward portion of the window opening to provide a complete closure therefor and being swingable about upper and lower pivots 34, 35 respectively, secured to a nosing strip 36 coacting with the forward edges of the shield 33; upper and lower pivot brackets 31, the upper of which alone is visible, both permanently attached directly to the adjacent reveals 30, 3|; a heavy rubber sealing strip 38 permanently attached to the window reveals 30, 3| and cooperable with the nosing strip 36 to insure tight closing of the shield 33, the strip .38 having an integral front stop portion 39 thereon; and a weather-guard 48 interposed between the reveals 38, 3| and the shield 33 beneath the flexible lip 4| of the sealing strip 38.

In the embodiment of Figs. 5 to 8 inclusive, the main window including the reveals 38, 3|, the glass 32, the deflector shield 33 with its supporting brackets 31, and the rubber sealing strip 38, is standard equipment furnished by the automobile manufacturer. The glass 32 is slidably coperable with a fixed guide 42, and the shield 33 is swingable about the substantially alined pivots 34, 35 in close proximity to the reveals 38, 3|. When the window glass 32 is uppermost, and the shield 33 is positioned as shown in Fig. with the forward portion of the nosing strip 36 against the stop portion 39 and the rear end of the shield 33 in contact with the guide 42, the window opening is closed and sealed. The deflector shield 33 is also provided with a latch 43 and with an actuating handle 44 for effecting release of the latch and angular adjustment of the shield about its pivots 34, 35. In the assemblage as furnished by the manufacturer, the flexible lip 4| of the sealing strip 38 snugly engages the reveals 38, 3| from the upper to the lower end of the guide 42, but this lip 4| may be readily withdrawn from these reveals to permit insertion of thin material. The improved weather guard 48 of Figs. 5 to 8 inclusive, is therefore preferably formed of thin sheet metal, and the upper andlower rearwardly extending end portions of this guard are again widened to prevent formation of open spaces or passages at the upper and lower rear' portions of the deflector shield 33 when the latter is swung open within the guard. While the weather guard 48 is relatively stiff across its widened portions, it is longitudinally flexible so that it may be conveniently fitted into snug engagement with the reveals 38, 3|, and the inner edge of the guard 48 is provided with integral local flanges 45 which lie in a common plane and are adapted to coa'ct with the inner side surface of the reveals as indicated in Fig. 5. The guard 48 may be slipped into place between the flexible lip 4| of the sealing strip 38 and the reveals 38, 3|, by prying the lip 4| away from the reveals, and may be subsequently fastened to the window with the aid of a few screws 46. The lip 4| will then snugly engage the surface of the adjacent surface of the weather guard 48 and will assist in maintaining the latter in proper position. The

outer edge of the weather guard may also be provided with a longitudinal bead 4] in order to additionally stiffen the guard structure, and the guard may obviously be removed upon release of the. screws 46 without disturbing the deflector shield 33 or its mounting.

When the weather guard 48 of Figs. 5 to 8 inclusive has been properly applied to a window having a built-in wing or deflector shield 33, the shield 33 may be angularly adjusted about its pivots 34, 35 to any desired position. If the front portion of the shield 33 is moved inwardly, the rear portion swings outwardly, and the weather guard 48 then serves to close the gaps between the upper and lower rear edge portions of the shield 33 and the adjacent portions of the reveals 38, 3|. During such angular adjustment of the shield 33, the forward portion of the nosing strip 36 swings inwardly away from the stop portion 39, and the rear upper and lower portions of the nosing strip swing outwardly within the weather guard 48. The adjustment of the shield 33 may be effected with the aid of the handle, and when the shield is in closed position, the'iatch 43 serves to lock the wing against the sealing strip 38. This improved assemblage therefore likewise prevents ingress of dust, and precipitation, into the car enclosure about the upper and lower ends of the deflector shield 33 when the same is open, and as previously indicated, the improved weather guard 48 may be readily applied to the reveals 38, 3|, or removed therefrom, without in any manner disturbing the deflector shield 33 or its mountings. It may be stated that the upper bracket 31 is secured to the upper reveal 38 through the sealing strip 38, and the mounting is such that the guard 48 may be applied to the reveal beneath this bracket.

From the foregoing detailed description is will be apparent that the present invention provides an improved weather guard which besides being simple and compact in construction, is also highly efficient in use. The improved weather guard is readily applicable as an accessory either to windows having built-in deflector shields, or to wing assemblages which have been previously applied as accessories. The improved weather guard may be conveniently applied with minimum effort, and may be just as readily removed, without disturbing the side wing or its mounting. The weather guard is moreover neat in appearance and can be manufactured and sold at moderate cost, and the invention has proven highly successful in actual commercial use.

It should be understood that it is not desired to limit the present invention to the exact details of construction and to the precise mode of use herein shown and described, for various modifications within the scope of the claims may occur to persons skilled in the art.

I claim:-

1. In combination with a window having upper and lower forwardly interconnected reveals, a deflector shield having upper and lower forwardly interconnected edge portions swingable in close proximity to the reveals, brackets swingably supporting said shield directly from said reveals, and a weather guard cooperable with said shield edge portions and being secured to said reveals independently of said brackets, said guard being applicable to or removable from said reveals without disturbing said shield supporting brackets.

2. In combination with a window having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected reveals, a deflector shield having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected edge portions swingable about an axis and in close proximity to the reveals, upper and lower brackets pivotally supporting said shield directly from said reveals, and a weather guard cooperable with said shield edge portions and being attached to said reveals independently of said brackets, said guard being applicable to or removable from said reveals without disturbing said upper and lower brackets.

- 3. In combination with a window having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected reveals, a deflector shield having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected edge portions swingable about an axis and in close proximity to the reveals, upper and, lower brackets pivotally supporting said shield directly from said reveals, and a unitary weather guard interposed between said shield edge portions and said reveals and being detachably secured to the latter independently of said bracket's, said guard being applicable to or removable from said reveals without disturbing said upper and lower brackets.

4. In combination with a window having upper and lower relatively inclined and forwardly interconnected reveals, a substantially triangular deflector shield having edge portions swingable in suspending said shield directly from said reveals, and a thin longitudinally flexible weather guard interposed between said reveals and the adjacent edges of said shield, said guard being applicable to or removable from said reveals without disturbing said pivot means and being deflectable to snugly conform to the shape of said reveals.

6. In combination with a window having upper and lower forwardly interconnected reveals, a deflector shield having upper and lower forwardly interconnected edge portions swingable in close proximity to the reveals, means for pivotally supporting said shield directly from said reveals, a weather guard supported from said reveals independently of said pivot means, and a sealing strip carried by said shield and slidable over said guard.

JOEL R. THORP. 

